The Connection between Iron Deficiency and Heart Failure

February 9, 2015January 27, 20163 Comments

Today, in honour of Heart Month, I want to talk about the link between iron deficiency and heart failure because it’s far more common than you might realize. According to a paper published in the Cardiology Journal Heart, iron deficiency is present in 30 - 50% of patients with heart failure and has been associated … Continue reading The Connection between Iron Deficiency and Heart Failure

What is Happening to My Nails?

January 9, 2015January 27, 20161 Comment

Your nails say a lot about your health and doctors have actually looked to patients’ nails for clues about their health for centuries. It may seem like a strange connection, but changes in the visual appearance of your nails can be a sign of iron deficiency. The reason for this is that iron helps to … Continue reading What is Happening to My Nails?